Lokesh Kanakaraj's 'DC' trailer to be premiered at Cannes
Chennai, May 13
The makers of director Arun Matheswaran's upcoming film 'DC', featuring ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj as the hero, have now announced that the film's trailer is to be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15.
Sun Pictures, which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to make the announcement. It wrote, "The stage is set! #DC Trailer will be premiered at 'Festival de Cannes' on May 15th! #Cannes2026."
The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs as this film will mark the acting debut of director Lokesh Kanakaraj.
A special promo for the film that was released on the occasion of Valentine's Day this year gave away the fact that Lokesh Kanakaraj plays a character called Devadas in the film, while Wamiqa Gabbi plays a character called Chandra and actress Sanjana A K plays a character called Parvathi.
The video released was on similar lines to the title teaser of the film, which the makers released last year. The promo appeared to lend credibility to rumours that this film would be a gangster drama.
The promo starts off with Parvathi approaching a mike to but is unable to speak or sing. We then see Chandra putting on make up in what appears to be a house of ill repute. There are scenes that show Devadas and Parvathi having a conversation and Devadas consoling Chandra. The promo also has some grim visuals. Devadas is seen slitting the throat of an injured man and severing the head of another. The video ends with Devadas and Chandra getting away in a car.
The film is slated to hit screens this year. It has dialogues by Arun Matheswaran and Franklin Jacob with additional screenplay by Arun Ranjan.
Music for the film is by Anirudh and cinematography is by Mukesh G. Editing for the film is by G K Prasanna and art direction by Kannan S.
It may be recalled that sources had told IANS that work on the film was progressing at a brisk pace and the entire film was likely to be ready now.
For the unaware, Lokesh Kanakaraj had undergone martial arts training for this film. Lokesh underwent martial arts training in Thailand for this film soon after he directed Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', which hit screens worldwide on August 14 last year.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for Indian cinema! 🎬 Sun Pictures knows how to market. But I'm worried about the violence shown in the promo - slitting throats and all. Hope it's not just another masala film with a Cannes tag.
Lokesh Kanakaraj as hero in a gangster drama - that's like Mani Ratnam acting in a movie! 😄 But seriously, if the trailer gets good response at Cannes, it'll put Indian indie films on global map. Wamiqa and Sanjana are talented picks too.
As someone who follows Indian cinema from abroad, this is exciting! 🇮🇳 But Cannes premieres don't always translate to box office success in India. Remember 'Ponniyin Selvan' trailer at Cannes? Still waiting for that film. Hope 'DC' delivers.
Love how Lokesh is expanding his horizons - from directing Rajinikanth to acting in a gritty thriller. That martial arts training in Thailand shows dedication. But I hope the film has substance beyond style. Indian cinema needs more layered stories.
Waah! Lokesh sir acting debut and that too with Anirudh music! 🎶 But yaar, that promo was too violent for my taste. Hope the movie has some emotional depth too. Devadas, Chandra, Parvathi - interesting names, hope story matches.
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